Fireworks are prohibited within Dallas city limits under Chapter 16 of the Dallas Fire Code. An operational permit is required for any manufacture, transportation, storage, handling, sale, or use of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects.
Dallas City Code Chapter 16 (Dallas Fire Code) prohibits the sale and use of fireworks within city limits. Section 5608 of the fire code and Dallas Ordinance 32381 specifically address the fireworks ban. An operational permit from the fire code official is required for the manufacture, transportation, storage, handling, sale, or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, or pyrotechnic special effects. Professional fireworks displays require special permits. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154 regulates fireworks at the state level, but municipalities may adopt stricter local bans.
Illegal fireworks use may result in fines and confiscation. Violations of the fire code carry penalties up to $2,000 per offense. Causing a fire with illegal fireworks may result in additional criminal charges.
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